Ab cramp????

[Arnoldtobe]

What is the sharp pain I got in gym today. Huge cramp that felt like a golf ball was shooting out my belly about 2-3 inches to the left of my belly button? Had to hold the spot with my hand and sit still for about a minute before it started to go away. This is only the second time it's ever happened and it was after ab workout both times.

[MuscleInk]

What is the sharp pain I got in gym today. Huge cramp that felt like a golf ball was shooting out my belly about 2-3 inches to the left of my belly button? Had to hold the spot with my hand and sit still for about a minute before it started to go away. This is only the second time it's ever happened and it was after ab workout both times.

Was there an actual protrusion/extension? What you are describing could be an inguinal hernia but I need more information.

[Arnoldtobe]

Something was trying to protrude out but I pushed in real quick and I could feel pressure on my hand like a hard knot until it finally calmed down. Had to move slow to get up.

[MuscleInk]

Something was trying to protrude out but I pushed in real quick and I could feel pressure on my hand like a hard knot until it finally calmed down. Had to move slow to get up.

Sounds very much like a reducible hernia. I suggest limiting abdominal exercises and squatting for about 4-6 weeks. There is a higher probability of recurrence now and you want to avoid an incarcerated hernia that would require laparoscopic surgery to repair and a long recovery.

[Arnoldtobe]

Scared the crud out of me. thanks for advice

[MuscleInk]

Scared the crud out of me. thanks for advice

They are unpleasant and painful. Fortunately it wasn't an irreducible hernia (one you can't push back in). That would have been potentially severe depending on the type.

Give it time to heal and be mindful of any new pain over the next few weeks as this could indicate additional problems.

Good luck and you're welcome!

[Rida5d]

Ab , calves cramps are the worst..
Jeez